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EPCOT’s Nine Dragons Restaurant Now Open on Select Days
EPCOT’s Nine Dragons Restaurant has reopened for service this week for the first time since the reopening of the park in July 2020. Nine Dragons, located in EPCOT’s China pavilion, will have operating hours each week from 4:30-8:45pm Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner selections will feature “Cantonese, Mongolian, Szechuan, Hunan, and Kiangche-style specialties,” including Crispy Duck … EPCOT’s Nine Dragons Restaurant Now Open on Select Days
The Wave to Become Steakhouse 71
It has just been announced that The Wave…of American Flavors, located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will emerge from its current refurbishment as Steakhouse 71. Details are few at this point, but it’s been said that the venue will be “a casual dining concept that gets its name from the resort’s opening year.” I personally appreciate … The Wave to Become Steakhouse 71
Disney Genie: Another Money Grab?
The long-rumored paid FastPass has appeared in Disney’s recent announcement around Disney Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane. Disney Genie is software that will, with the assistance of AI, attempt to offer a more personalized experience to the Walt Disney World guest, offering suggestions for touring plans, dining reservations, etc. Lighting Lane is set to replace the previous … Disney Genie: Another Money Grab?
This is the Night: A Review of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that … This is the Night: A Review of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
New Details Released Regarding Disney Genie – Coming this Fall
New information regarding Disney Genie has just been announced, and, ready or not, it’s coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland this fall. Disney Genie will be available for Disney guests to access via the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, and will utilize new technology to help craft park touring itineraries for guests. … New Details Released Regarding Disney Genie – Coming this Fall
Face Masks No Longer Required for Outdoor Queues & Attractions Beginning 8/19
Beginning Thursday, August 19, fully vaccinated Walt Disney World guests will no longer be required to wear facial coverings in outdoor attraction queues, in outdoor theaters, or on attractions whose ride paths remain outside. From what we understand, if a portion of an outdoor attraction enters an indoor location, facial coverings will be required to … Face Masks No Longer Required for Outdoor Queues & Attractions Beginning 8/19
How Long is Too Long to Celebrate the Holidays in Disney?
If you were paying attention last week, you likely saw The DIS team covering Disney’s After Hours Boo Bash, which kicked off last week on August 10th and will run through till October 31st. Watching from the other side of the world, an undeniable excitement ran through me. Now, to be honest, I am more … How Long is Too Long to Celebrate the Holidays in Disney?
Sneak Peak at Spaceship Earth Beacons of Magic Lighting
Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has given us our first look at the lighting that will grace Spaceship Earth in EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th!
Let’s Get Ready for Salt & Straw at Disney Springs By Visiting Their Disneyland Shop!
This is the kind of research that I love. With June’s announcement about Salt & Straw coming to Disney Springs next year, I knew that a visit to the scoop shop was a must-do on my recent trip to Disneyland. I just can’t wait to welcome the new artisanal, small batch ice cream shop to … Let’s Get Ready for Salt & Straw at Disney Springs By Visiting Their Disneyland Shop!
Boo Bash Breakdown: How Does it Compare with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Last week, I had the chance to attend the very first night of Disney After Hours Boo Bash, this year’s replacement for the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Just in case you’ll be headed to the new hard-ticketed event this season, I thought I’d let you in on a few of the biggest differences between Boo … Boo Bash Breakdown: How Does it Compare with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
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